Jordan Rodwell, Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts & Probate Department at Fosters Solicitors in Norwich has used Estatesure’s unoccupied property insurance since its launch in 2024.
Jordan Rodwell explains: “Previously on estate administration matters, we would have to contact several different insurance providers to obtain quotes to cover property no longer occupied by the deceased. This was a time-consuming task and therefore a hefty cost to the estate; it often took hours to obtain quotes and present these to the executors.
“Now we are using Estatesure’s insurance, it takes minutes to set up and send the information to our clients. We only need to provide minimal details about the property and with a couple of clicks we have the quote we need.
“Speed is not the only benefit of Estatesure’s unoccupied property insurance. Imagine I’m dealing with 20 estate administration cases and each property needs a regular, weekly inspection. Potentially, this could take up several days of my time, and the associated cost for estate would be significant. The properties are not always local to us, and if the deceased’s family are unable to check the properties themselves, this makes regular inspection even more challenging. Estatesure’s unoccupied property insurance removes the need for regular inspections which is a huge benefit for the estate and removes any pressure from the family of the deceased.
“Our clients also like the fact that a refund is offered on premiums should the property be sold. This can make a huge financial difference.
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Jordan adds: ““I’ve known the team at Estatesearch for several years as we also use their asset and liability searches. I know that if I have a query, or if a client has a question, then it’s easy to email the Estatesearch team and receive a swift response.
“Using Estatesure’s unoccupied property insurance is cost-effective and convenient. It means we can provide a better, more comprehensive service for our clients and they know that everything is taken care of, which is always appreciated at an emotional time in their lives when they have lost a loved one.”
For further information about Fosters Solicitors please see: https://fosters-solicitors.co.uk/